A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3160441 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3161829 epoch_slot_no: 8229 block_no: 3160293 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2042 time: 2019-09-25 19:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf90dd30a5ca043eeb2a464e732e304a933009b134266441f1bb5027cf59bcabcBlock Operator
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